CHAMBER NEWS
AGM looks back on the Chamber’s success
Devon Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Annual General Meeting was held at the National Marine Aquarium on Monday 26 June. It was addressed by Chairman, Richard Stevens (pictured) who reported that the last year has been reasonably successful. The Chamber had returned
a small operating surplus in the financial year 2015-2016 and it was hoped that this would be achieved again in 2016-2017. Membership had increased over the year but there was a concern that too many members were leaving the Chamber and this will be addressed in the coming year. Much time has been spent in building
‘The Chamber’s manifesto on behalf of
businesses has been sent to 12 MP’s in
the county’
Richard thanked Patrons, Members, fellow members of the Board and staff for their support. The accounts, which had been audited by Bishop Fleming, were approved and the auditors were reappointed. The results of the elections to the Board were confirmed, there were re- elections of Dave Young, Donna Barnes, Tim Jones and David Williams and the election of two new members Lesley Shorrocks and
Linda Middleton- Jones, both principals of their own
constructive partnerships with other local chambers in particular Exeter, Barnstaple, Combe, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Brixham. Devon is now working together and can proceed with confidence to create effective working partnerships with Cornwall and Somerset Chambers. The Chamber’s profile has been raised and, more recently, the Chamber’s manifesto on behalf of businesses has been sent to 12 MP’s in the county.
companies. Lesley brings marketing and communications skills to the Board, while Linda brings knowledge and experience of international trade. The AGM
concluded with the launch of the 2017 Chamber Awards.
12 Chamber Profile July/August 2017
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